“The Water Pouring Ceremony”
- Tim Kelley
This is a study of the Temple ceremony that Yeshua probably referred to in John 7:38. This study will give the background of and prepare us to fully enjoy the Water Pouring Rehearsal on Sunday evening. This session is a must for those who have not taken part in this event with us before.
"Watchman Over His People" - Tim
Kelley
One of the duties of the watchman is to ‘look out' for those he is responsible for, his city, his community, his family. As watchmen, we often get wrapped up in ‘warning' our neighbors about impending doom yet we fail to look out for those we are closest to. Are we living lives that are reflective of God's way? Are we teaching this way to our family? Are we neglecting the primary responsibility of the watchmen? Let's get first things first. This talk will help us set Godly priorities so we can be effective watchmen when God calls on us to do so.
"Regarding Non-Jewish Israel" - Tim Kelley
‘Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem' has become the slogan under which a number of people and organizations who ‘have a heart for Israel' have rallied. Supporting Israel is a noble cause, but the Bible has a lot to say about the cause of Israel's problems - and we here in America are part of the problem! If we really want to help Israel, we must first work on our problems here at home. This talk will help you to understand why your heart has turned toward Israel and how you can be a watchman to non-Jewish Israel.
“The Gospel in Exile” - Daniel Lancaster
Who hijacked Christianity? How did the Jewish sect of Yeshua's 1st century disciples evolve into Christianity as we know it? First Fruits of Zion's D. Thomas Lancaster presents a brief history of the split between Judaism and Christianity, from his new book Restoration, Returning the Torah of God to the Disciples of Jesus.
“The Real Hebrew Matthew” - Daniel Lancaster
Recently the Hebrew Roots movement has been excited about the discovery of a Medieval, Hebrew text of the Gospel of Matthew. But is this Hebrew version of Matthew more reliable than our Greek text? D. Thomas Lancaster's answer may surprise you. Come learn about synoptic research and discover the Hebrew text underneath the Greek of the Gospel of Matthew.
“HaKhel, the 7th Year Assembly” - Daniel Lancaster
What is the Church? What does the word really mean? The answer is wrapped up in the mitzvah of the seventh year of Sukkot. In the book of Deuteronomy, Israel is commanded to hear the Torah once every seven years during the Feast of Sukkot. This simple mitzvah has amazing implications for the second coming of Messiah and the Messianic Kingdom on Earth.
"666-The Mark ! Do You Have It ?" - Louis Longsine
I will start with Rev 14: 9 and 10, Compare the beast of Daniel with the beast of Revelation, the ‘little horn’. I will show the nine characteristics that point to church in Rome and the papacy.
“Tones, Cleaning, Care & Worship with the Shofar” - Donna McKown
Donna and Sandy Martin will be giving a talk in regard to shofars--what the Bible says about them; how to sound them; and how to clean and care for a one.
“Duties of the Watchman” - Ronel McKown
The purpose of this teaching is to remind everyone that they are now being called out to be watchmen and there are some important duties that go with that calling. Our calling is not to be a spectator but to be actively involved in the work of the Messiah. How are we to go about this? Come and let us explore this together.
“The Watchman Sounds the Shofar” - John Merrit
The sounds of the shofar - Tekiah, Teruah and Sh’varim - are steeped in tradition, to the point of confusion, often loosing their biblical meaning. We will explore together these sounds in the Bible and relive their messages.
“The Watchman ‘Choose Life’” - John Merrit
God commands us to choose life. What is life? And when does it begin? The Festivals of YHVH are a time of rejoicing, fellowship, learning and a celebration of life. They are also a time of associated with myriad and bloody sacrifices. What lesions do these have for us in relation to the secret of … “When does Life Begin?” And how does an understanding, based on Scripture, not tradition, strengthen the case for Pro-Life activism?
“The Acts 15 Jerusalem Council: What's It Really About?” - Lee Miller
In Acts 15, the question before the council was a matter of halakhah, so testimonies cannot be decisive in and of themselves. It therefore fell to James to formulate a Scriptural argument to explain the events and plot the course for the future. This presentation will explore that skilled exegetical work by analyzing the LXX and MT of Amos 9:11-12 (and other related passages) with James' statements in Acts 15:16-18. In addition, several first century
hot-button topics will be surveyed such as the eschatological temple, proselyte rituals, Septuagintal midrash, and Israel's relationship to the Gentiles in the end times.
“Watchmen of the Truth” - Lee Miller
As any kind of watchman, the main task is to keep out that which shouldn't be there. This also applies as regards the quest for Truth and the methods used to acquire it. Through illustrations, we will examine the mindset necessary to qualify as a Watchman of the Truth.
“Praise, Worship, and Alternate Realities” - Lee Miller
When the time comes to enter into communication with our Heavenly Father using pre-agreed upon words (and a musical melody), what do the Scriptures instruct us to know and what is the mental position concerning the reality that can only be reached by faith?
”The Feasts of the LORD” - Daniel Payton
The purpose of the first night of the Community Sessions is to provide an informative introduction to the Feasts of the Lord while whetting the appetite for deeper understandings. We will be addressing these questions: Aren't the Feasts of the Lord only for Jews? What relevance could the Feasts of the Lord possibly have to a New Testament Believer? How could a study of the Feasts of the Lord draw me closer to Jesus? How could a study of the Feasts of Lord provide prophetic hints to future events?
”The LAW of God” - Daniel Payton
On the second night of the Community Sessions, we will shift gears and conduct a very frank discussion on "the LAW of God". We will be delving into these frequently asked questions: What is the Law? Didn't Jesus die to give us freedom from the Law? Isn't the Law a Bad Thing? Or, is it possible that the Law (Torah) is our Heavenly Father's instruction to His children on how to live in peace with our fellow man and with our God? This promises to be a lively discussion. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
“Traditions and Commandments” - Daniel Payton
It is the honest opinion of the speaker that the great sin of the "church" over the centuries has been "taking away" from the Word of YHWH. It is also the honest opinion of the speaker that the great sin of the Jews has been "adding to" the Word of YHWH. In running from traditional Sunday church, many of us have run into the learned arms of the rabbis and their various traditions. Is this a place of safety? Or, is this a place of possible distraction and/or deception? In this session, we will all be encouraged to check the way of our walk and to see if it lines up with scripture. We will look closely at our new religious traditions and honestly compare them to the Word of Elohim.
”Hearing the Voice of YHWH” - Daniel Payton
"Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left." Is 30:21. How many of us truly "hear" our Maker? While it is a good thing to read and study what someone else has "heard" from YHWH (like Moses, David, Jeremiah, Paul, etc.). Let us not stop short of "hearing" that still small voice. Let us also clearly understand that it is the desire of YHWH that each of His children "hear" and obey His Voice.
“The Journey” - Linda Roth
We are on a journey of life. God expects things from us just as He did of our forefathers. On our journey there are bumps, detours, washed out bridges, and a terrorist that continually fights against us. Through it all we see God's purpose for our lives and we learn that He will see us through to the finish. One vital key on our journey is forgiveness. Joseph forgave his brothers, and Jesus forgave us all. Forgiveness is an important, yet difficult requirement. There is hope in forgiveness, for we will see God in all His glory.
“The Four Species” - Mark Roth
The four species--or branches that scriptures tell us to use in our celebration of the Feast. We will discuss the various types of branches their meanings and some of the lessons we can learn from following these instructions from God.
“Basic Reproduction for Watchmen” - Charles Stalsworth
It is an overview of the 9 part series for starting up home fellowships. Using these slide shows, people without teaching skills can still reach out to their friends and neighbors to help them transition to understanding the Faith of Yeshua. Upon completion of the 9 part series, there are higher levels that
home leaders can use to continue their studies.
“Fulfilling our Potential” - Sarah Uhing
We all know that God expects us to grow and overcome. But have you ever had trouble figuring out how to accomplish this? Have you ever felt like Paul who said…what I want to do that I don’t, and what I don’t want to do that I do? Why don’t we achieve the results in our life that we want? What holds us back from developing more of the fruits of the spirit? This session on fulfilling your potential will take you to the root causes for this. As well as, giving you a practical step by step system to be able to start producing results immediately. You will leave with solid building blocks for success that you will be able to use in all areas of your life.
“Believers and the Birthpains“ - Dean Wheelock
Will the members of the Bride of Messiah be taken to the heavenly Chuppah (Wedding Chamber) prior to the Great Tribulation, or will the Bride have to go through that prophesied period of time here on earth? On one hand Scripture seems to support both views, while on the other both are discredited. This workshop will explore how both views might be right in some aspects and wrong in others, and present a third view which harmonizes the differences.
“Abraham’s Math” - Dean Wheelock
Where are the so-called "Lost" Tribes of Israel to be found today? From a genealogical perspective the answer is quite surprising. Come along on a tour of the mathematics of genealogy, as we search for the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob!
“Tomorrow’s Hope” - Dean Wheelock
With so much bad news in the world, it is time for Believers to grasp a true vision of the future; one of hope for a better world in the age to come.